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An immersive pop-up, which runs until January 31, offers interactive experiences and gifting moments
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December 4, 2025

A touch of festive magic: Qatar Duty Free partners with Charlotte Tilbury at Hamad International

An immersive pop-up, which runs until January 31, offers interactive experiences and gifting moments

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Qatar Duty Free brings the Spirit of Formula 1 to Hamad International Airport
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Qatar Duty Free brings the Spirit of Formula 1 to Hamad International Airport

Johnnie Walker partners with Dubai Duty Free to launch ‘1 of 1 design’ campaign
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Johnnie Walker partners with Dubai Duty Free to launch ‘1 of 1 design’ campaign

Record breaking: Dubai Duty Free achieves highest monthly sales in its 42-year history
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Record breaking: Dubai Duty Free achieves highest monthly sales in its 42-year history

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A touch of festive magic: Qatar Duty Free partners with Charlotte Tilbury at Hamad International

Confectionery & Food

Valrhona partners with Dubai Duty Free in exclusive Pistachio Crispy Praliné Gift Box launch

Spirits & Wines

Scotch whiskey brand Label 5 invests in travel retail with an exclusive offer in duty free

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

Elevating travel beauty to new heights: Charlotte Tilbury launches at Dubai Duty Free

Retailers

Louis Vuitton Lounge by Qatar Duty Free welcomes guests during the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025

Retailers

Qatar Duty Free brings the Spirit of Formula 1 to Hamad International Airport

Spirits & Wines

Johnnie Walker partners with Dubai Duty Free to launch ‘1 of 1 design’ campaign

Retailers

Record breaking: Dubai Duty Free achieves highest monthly sales in its 42-year history

Confectionery & Food

Loacker partners with Lagardère Travel Retail in centenary celebrations at Zayed International Airport

Retailers

Lagardère Travel Retail begins operating at Kigali International Airport

Wellbeing & Sustainability

Kreol Group’s Executive Director calls for honest commercial commitment to sustainability & social responsibility

Associations & Events

MEADFA Conference 2025 welcomes a record number of 736 delegates in Dubai

Retailers

Al Waha CEO Jack MacGowan presents the company’s vision for Saudi travel retail

Associations & Events

Leaders from the MEADFA conference discuss ‘Leading Through Change’

Associations & Events

Collaboration and optimism set tone as MEADFA opens record-breaking Dubai conference

Industry News

IDFT&A's Sherif Toulan talks Egyptian expertise

Retailers

IDFS accelerates Morocco modernization ahead of World Cup

Associations & Events

2025 MEADFA Awards winners announced

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L'Oréal and Inter-African Marketing pioneer a new era: Africa's first dedicated L'Oréal shop-in-shop opens at Abuja Airport

Retailers

Knowledge Fund Establishment and Dubai Duty Free sign MoU to support the “Dubai Schools” project with multi-year contribution

Fashion, Bags & Accessories

Kashka outlines its plan to extend reach beyond the Gulf

Retailers

On the rise: Iraq Duty Free prepares for a new era of expansion

Associations & Events

On location: MEADFA 2025 kicks off with welcoming cocktail

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

L'Oréal Travel Retail's Catia Martins discusses regional reset

Retailers

Building Africa’s future: Africa Travel Retail CEO Chichi Maponya on growth and connectivity

Retailers

Resilience in action: Ramesh Cidambi on Dubai Duty Free’s record year and growth outlook

Retailers

Building regional power: Bernard Schlafstein drives Heinemann’s next phase in Middle East and Africa

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

Aroma playground: How Sterling Perfumes blends culture and creativity

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

Africa in a bottle: Scent of Africa expands its global footprint in luxury fragrance

Spirits & Wines

Whyte & Mackay unveils The Dalmore Anthology – a curated travel retail exclusive collection celebrating whisky making artistry

Tobacco & Reduced Risk Products

Imperial Brands announces MEADFA 2025 sponsorship

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

Redefining the Africa travel experience: Scentopia opens new beauty store at Accra's Kotoka International Airport

Retailers

Qatar Duty Free's Thabet Musleh talks data-driven decisions

Retailers

Lagardère Travel Retail announces strategic regional leadership changes in Africa, appointing Sountou Bousso to lead West, Central & East Africa

Confectionery & Food

Haribo partners with Dubai Duty Free in exclusive Friends & Party Pouch launch

Retailers

Dubai Duty Free hits all-time high with US$220.7 million in October sales

Watches & Jewelry

Swarovski unveils its first boutique with JAH Arabia International Duty Free at King Abdulaziz International Airport‍

Retailers

Qatar Duty Free opens Middle East's first POP MART store with travel-inspired fashion show at HIA

Tobacco & Reduced Risk Products

JTI GTR relocates headquarters and continues Ploom AURA roll out

Spirits & Wines

Edrington’s Highland Park whisky unveils ‘Between You and I: Journeys’

Airlines

Etihad Airways reaches landmark milestone with 300 daily passenger flights

Retailers

Big Five Duty Free makes strategic leadership and shareholder changes

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

L’Oréal Travel Retail and Valentino Beauty unveil Anatomy of Dreams collection with Dubai Duty Free

Retailers

"We’re not just keeping pace with the industry; we’re setting it": Qatar Duty Free unveils next-generation digital innovation

Tobacco & Reduced Risk Products

BAT and Qatar Duty Free partner in VELO x McLaren Formula 1 Team activation at Hamad International Airport

News

2.0 & Partners launches the Middle Eastern Excellence Academy

Watches & Jewelry

Cartier partners with Dubai Duty Free to expand multi-terminal presence at Dubai International

Retailers

Dubai Duty Free’s Ramesh Cidambi on experiential arrivals retail and strategic expansion

Associations & Events

MEADFA Conference program announced

Airports

Cairo International Airport opens pre-qualification for F&B and specialty retail tender